Chapter 622

Chapter 622: Super Soldiers

Qingyun, Sky Umbrella Group

After the genetic drug leaked, the Sky Umbrella Group quickly collaborated with Qingyun’s official authorities. With the strong support of Qingyun, research on the genetic drug advanced rapidly. They are now conducting experiments with the fifth generation of the drug.

The effects of the fifth generation genetic drug are remarkable. It can turn an ordinary soldier into a super soldier in just six months.

"Through scientific training, a regular soldier in Qingyun’s army can lift around 80 to 100 kilograms and carry a load of 30 kilograms while running five kilometers in half an hour. Elite infantry units can improve by about 20%, while the most elite special forces can further increase by another 20%, reaching the limit of ordinary people.

However, the genetic drug allows people to surpass their limits. With the drug, individuals can lift between 800 to 1000 kilograms, carry 100 kilograms, and complete a five-kilometer run in under six minutes…"

The project leader explained to the senior officials during their inspection visit. He personally instructed the bio-soldiers through various training exercises. The officials were astonished watching the bio-soldiers carry a massive load during the training, knowing the high physical demands of the exercises as they had military experience themselves.

Of course, they knew that the gene drug had side effects. If the side effects really disappeared, then all the top executives of Qingyun now would be like superheroes.

Then the top executives watched a video of the bio warriors in action, which was secretly filmed by drones. In the video, a team of bio warriors effortlessly defeated the enemy, it was like a completely one-sided slaughter.

"The enhancement of the gene drug is comprehensive, including strength, speed, reflexes, vision, hearing, etc…"

The person in charge on the side patiently explained that not all bio warriors are carrying Gatling guns. It’s not all about strong weapons, science is important too.

"In recent years, science fiction movies have been popular. Those armored warriors in the movies, can you replicate them?"

"We can, but armored warriors are just a science fiction concept. In practical combat, they are not the best. Armors are too heavy. What is truly powerful is the combat system of the super soldiers we are developing."

"Oh, tell us more."

"The super soldier is actually the realization of some special forces concepts. For example, bio warriors carrying more elixirs, and some technological assistance, such as being able to carry mini drones on their bodies for battlefield reconnaissance, and at the same time equipped with heavy weapons…"

The person continued to explain that in their opinion, armor is really showy but not practical, with very low practicality in combat.

For example, the steel armor is so heavy that even a bio soldier may struggle to carry it, and if they manage to carry it, their movement will be greatly hindered.

Their combat philosophy contradicts with the heavy steel armor, which offers less protection than the ceramic plates on modern bulletproof vests. They aim for better ways to attack enemies instead of thinking about self-protection. They believe that attacking is the best defense.

"It seems like science fiction is still science fiction."

"Yes, some ideas from science fiction are useful, but they shouldn’t be copied directly."

"What is your current research focus on genetic elixirs?"

"We have two main focuses in our research. First, to develop better genetic elixirs to make genetically modified soldiers stronger, at least comparable to true Martial Arts Masters without relying solely on weapons. Second, to reduce side effects, which are quite severe at the moment. We are trying to find solutions."

The person in charge continuously explained that these two points are the top priorities of their work. Although they faced significant challenges, they couldn’t help but emphasize their financial constraints. However, the higher-ups always provided them with billions in funding each year.

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Zhou Liao, Jingdu City Laboratory

Zhou Bang and Professor Yang were watching their experimental subjects being tested in a video call, with the test data being displayed right in front of them.

Their research direction was different from Qingyun’s. They stuck to the old method of showcasing ancient Alchemy with modern technology, resulting in medicines with few side effects. However, the downside was that their super soldiers didn’t grow as quickly. In other words, it was still alchemy.

"By taking the medicine for a long time, our Martial Arts Master’s strength grows rapidly, but it’s still not meeting the requirements above. Qingyun is progressing too quickly. Zhou Bang, we need to speed up."

"Professor Yang, gradual progress is the way. Everything achieved quickly comes with a price."

"I know this, and those above also know. But we can afford this price."

Professor Yang coldly stated. He knew what this price was. Once Qingyun’s super soldiers were modified, they would only have an average lifespan of about twenty years.

This price was indeed heavy, but for them, it didn’t matter because it wasn’t shortening their own lives. As a great nation, what did a few deaths matter?

"I understand. There are indeed some powerful medicines with effects more than ten times better than what we are currently researching."

Zhou Bang spoke solemnly. He knew about some forbidden drugs. Many people in the cultivation world knew about them, but they were considered part of the evil path at that time.

"What about side effects?"

"Similar to Qingyun’s method, both rely on awakening the potential of life."

"How about the long-term effects?"

"Better than Qingyun’s method. Qingyun’s method directly affects our bodies after awakening the potential of life, while my medicine transforms into martial cultivation."

"So, you mean your medicine can quickly develop Martial Arts Master, Grand Master, and even Martial Saint?"

"That’s basically it. I checked the records. In the last thousand years, the average time for self-cultivators to reach Martial Saint level from the beginning of their martial arts practice is thirty years. I can shorten this time to less than ten years."

Zhou Bang explained, "Ordinary people cannot reach Martial Saint in their lifetime; it requires martial arts talent, but still takes around thirty years to achieve."

However, he can shorten this time, but the lifespan of these Martial Saints will not only be no longer than normal people, but much shorter. Of course, it will be much better than Qingyun’s method.

"Zhou Bang, why didn’t you reveal this amazing thing earlier?"

"Professor Yang, this kind of thing in our time, that’s considered a bad thing."

"Bad things, good things, those are all made up by people. Anything made up by people can be changed. A knife used to hurt lives, that’s also a cursed weapon, isn’t it?"

"Yes, Professor Yang is right."

Zhou Bang didn’t argue with Professor Yang. He just didn’t quite like it in his heart, after all, he came from a respectable background. The Wangxian Sect was once the dominant sect in the Bing State at some point.

After the two of them finished their discussion, Zhou Bang returned home, and Li He welcomed him. He and Li He got married. They woke up after that, and many people fancied Li He for themselves, even some important figures wanted to try the taste of a prehistoric woman, which made Li He very angry. So they got married quickly.

Zhou Bang quickly started cooperating with Zhou Liao and sought a high position, also to protect Li He.

When Zhou Bang came back, he told Li He about what happened that day. Li He couldn’t help but say, "Junior Brother, the officials in this era are so evil. If this were in the cultivation world, wouldn’t everyone rise up against them?"

"Indeed, their actions are evil, but in this era, Zhou Liao is one of the strongest countries in the world. No one can punish them, and they won’t let the news spread."

"Junior Brother, are you really going to do this?"

"Yes, I need to do this. They don’t trust us yet. I have to make them trust us so that we can carry out our plan."

Zhou Bang nodded. He also had big dreams, but he needed their trust first in order to show his talents later.

Can a cultivator stay under others for a long time?